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TEAM AND STAFF TESTED FOR VIRUS AS CLUB GEARS UP FOR RETURN TO TRAINING

TOWN players have been undergoing coronavirus testing ahead of a Monday return to training.

Town players will report back to Canalside next week as the EFL Championship steps up its phased return to action as they look to complete the 2019/20 season that was halted back at the start of March.

Terriers players and backroom staff were being tested yesterday with the EFL having commissioned Nationwide Pathology to support the testing, with results from the initial testing phase expected on Sunday. Results will show the number of tests undertaken and the amount of positive tests, if any. Individual test results will not be made public.

Town players will also be tested upon their return to Canalside on Monday as they follow the protocols put in place.

For the players and staff it will be a different experience next week.

In line with guidelines set the players will arrive in their own cars, parked two metres away from each other and must get changed at home.

Groups of up to five on the pitch at any one time is permitted and only three staff members per group are allowed with a one-way system put in place around the training ground.

An EFL statement on Friday read: “The EFL has commissioned Nationwide Pathology to support the testing of EFL players and staff as part of the first phase of its RTT protocols, with initial testing for players, coaching and backroom staff in the EFL Championship commencing on Thursday 21 May and continuing throughout Friday, May 22, 2020.

”There will be a flexible approach to testing, with a combination of procedures conducted by independent testers, Club medical staff and some self-testing as required. The accuracy of these tests is aligned with Government guidelines and, for the avoidance of any doubt, availability to Clubs will not impact NHS testing resources or prevent other individuals from receiving a test as required.

“The EFL will announce the following data at the end of the initial testing phase:

■■The number of tests undertaken ■■The number of positive cases (if any) This first collection of data from the initial testing phase is unlikely to be available until Sunday, May 24, 2020 and the EFL will publicly advise if any earlier. Please note: the EFL will not be releasing individual club data.

“The health, wellbeing and safety of EFL players, managers and staff has been at the forefront of the League’s discussions, scenario planning and decision making throughout this process and we will continue to consult with medical experts to ensure this is maintained as circumstances evolve.“